Cartersville Daily Brief: Cupid Run, City Meetings, and Jobs Update
Cartersville, GA — February 7, 2026 — Community 5K, city meetings and hiring updates highlight a busy weekend as Cartersville gears up for spring.
Cartersville Daily Brief: February 7, 2026
Runners pack Dellinger Park for Cupid Run for Hope
Cartersville residents laced up this morning for the second annual Cupid Run for Hope 5K and 1-mile walk at Dellinger Park. The 5K stepped off at 9 a.m., followed by the fun run at 10 a.m., all to raise money and awareness for the local Mental Health Court program. Organizers emphasize that the race is meant to be welcoming for all paces, with a flat, fast course, professional timing and a family-friendly awards ceremony.
City meetings follow up busy council session
After Thursday night’s City Council meeting, Cartersville’s public calendar stays full through the middle of the month. The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 10, followed by the Alcohol Control Board on February 11 and the Board of Zoning Appeals on February 12. The Historic Preservation Commission meets on February 17, and the next regular City Council session is set for February 19 on the third floor of City Hall.
Residents who want to track rezonings, new development and neighborhood issues are encouraged to check agendas ahead of time and attend in person, since most action items for February will run through these boards before reaching the full council.
Healthcare job postings highlight regional demand
In the local job market, a travel respiratory therapist role in Cartersville was posted on Friday, February 6, offering a 12‑week assignment beginning March 2. The position runs daytime shifts and advertises weekly pay just over $1,500, reflecting continued demand for experienced respiratory staff in smaller hospital markets. Related travel nursing postings in medical‑surgical roles point to a steady flow of contract opportunities tied to patient volumes in the area.
Water upgrades and Arbor Day trees ahead
Looking a bit further out, the city’s multi‑year water treatment plant expansion continues to move forward. The project will ultimately boost capacity from 20 million gallons per day to 37 million, with the first phase expected to deliver 27 million gallons per day of continuous capacity by June 2026. City officials link the work to rapid population growth and major industrial customers drawing from the regional system.
On the environmental front, Keep Bartow Beautiful is preparing for Arbor Day on Friday, February 20. Volunteers plan to distribute free crepe myrtle and catalpa seedlings at several locations, including the Bartow County Courthouse and the Shakespeare Garden in downtown Cartersville. The event is designed to promote shade, pollinator habitat and long‑term tree canopy across neighborhoods.
